The Best New Workouts and Trends

1. Aerobarre
Where we tried it: Aerospace NYC
Sweat: 6
Fun: 5
Difficulty: 8

You'll feel a little bit like both the black and the white swan with this split-personality workout. A mix of ballet and boxing, the Aerobarre class challenges your flexibility and sculpts long, lean muscles with basic barre moves and tests your coordination and endurance with fast-paced jab combinations. It's safe to say Black Swan and Million Dollar Baby make it look easy! 
Our tip: Though the class was a great full-body workout, it's a little difficult for first-timers to learn the proper form and keep up with the fast pace. Make sure you give it a few tries before deciding if it's the right workout for you.

2. Burlesque Dancing
Where we tried it: The New York School of Burlesque
Sweat: 2
Fun: 9
Difficulty: 4

This class might make you blush at first, but you'll walk out with a renewed positive body image, feeling more confident (and graceful) than ever. Burlesque dance helps you flaunt what you've already got—which is a lot more than you think! We learned the correct way to walk in heels to optimize your appearance, how to perfect our posture, and the art of inviting eye contact. This class pushes you to embrace your sexuality—and flaunt it. After all, you work hard to achieve the body you want, so why not show off your efforts by knowing what todo with it? 
Our tip: Have an open mind! Everyone in there was a beginner at some point and probably felt just as awkward as you, so stop worrying and have fun!

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3. GLEEful Class
Where we tried it: Broadway Bodies, NYC
Sweat: 4
Fun: 7
Difficulty: 3
The kids on Glee make performing look easy, but trust us, it's not! You'll get a cardio workout and tone your whole body while learning a choreographed dance taken straight from the TV show. You don't have to be a Gleek (or even watch the show) to love this class. The upbeat musical numbers will have you feeling (and looking) like a rock star.  
Our tip: Remember to stretch after class when your muscles are warm. Dancing challenges small muscles in your body that most strength workouts don't hit. You'll see what we mean the next day.

4. AntiGravity Yoga
Where we tried it: Crunch Gym
Sweat: 3
Fun: 5
Difficulty: 8
Take your yoga practice to the next level, literally. AntiGravity Yoga mixes traditional yoga poses with a few new moves to help your posture and challenge your flexibility–trapeze style. Using a hammock that hangs from the ceiling, you'll learn suspension techniques that will have you swinging upside down (in your first class). It's hard to trust the hammock at first, as most of us don't have trapeze experience, but the poses get easier once you loosen up and learn to move fluidly with the silk. 
Our tip: Wear a shirt that covers most of your upper arms and tight yoga pants (We love these 20 affordable yoga pants we love!) to avoid having the rope rub against your skin. Ouch. 

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5. Kama Sensual
Where we tried it: Crunch Gym
Sweat: 2
Fun: 5
Difficulty: 3
Created just for women by Dr. Melissa Hershberg, this unique class uses isometric movements (exercisesthat look like you're not moving at all) that work your inner and outer pelvic core to burn lower-body fat and, as an added bonus, boost your libidio. The 60-minute class also incorporates meditation to help you get in touch with your inner self. While being asked to "butterfly" (kegel) may feel a little awkward to some, every woman can learn something from a Kama class.
Our tip: Find a gym in which you feel comfortable. Our studio had open windows near the men's locker room—slightly awkward.